CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Ford Taurus X has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (42 reports).
2008 Ford Taurus X recalls
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Most common 2008 Ford Taurus X problems
Problem areas named in the 153 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 42 |
| Power Train | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
What owners report
All 5 rear seatbelts have cracked plastic around the metal piece that buckles in.
This has happened since we purchased the car. when driving down the road out of the blue the wrench light on the dash turns on and the car loses all power!! Dangerous! So dangerous. i have spoken with other foes tauras x owners and they too have the same issue. When it happens i pull over and shut the car off and wait a bit.. I turn it back on and the wrench light is off BUT CAR WONT SHIFT INTO GEAR!! it's very hard to get the shifter to move. when it does move it's a loud CLUNK CLUNk sound like u just dropped the transmission on the ground!! This is happening more often then not now. Hundreds of thousands of people who own this vehicle have complaints about the same issue. NO one can figure
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus X. While the contactâs daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's daughter was able unable to pull over but was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing spark plugs, coolant, and radiator replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
I bought this vehicle used from a lot. It had 2 previous owners and came with all the service history. I first noticed the vehicle seemed like it didnât want to go into overdrive . It would get to about 70 mph which would have the rpmâs at 3k! The 2nd time or so that we got it to these speeds (on interstate) the vehicle suddenly clunked , steering wheel jerked , vehicle lost power - I had my 2 children in the vehicle and I was pregnant. We had to pull over immediately . After sitting side the road for a few , it crunk up and we rode out . Only for it to happen 2 more times. And this is not the only thing effected by this . Not long after I got it , I started noticing a hard shift / clun
THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ALL COME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAS GAUGE GO TO ZERO. I HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE SEPTEMBER 2017 AND IT ONLY HAD ONE PREVIOUS OWNER! THIS IS A SCARY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THIS OCCURS. HAS ANYONE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND FIGURED OUT HOW TO FIX? ALSO THERE'S A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE SOMETIMES THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST OR EVEN TENTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. TO MANY TO REMEMBER ALL THE DATES!
2008 Ford Taurus X questions
Does the 2008 Ford Taurus X have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Ford Taurus X: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Taurus X?
Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (42), Power Train (41), Vehicle Speed Control (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford Taurus X has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.